Motoring

A band of adventure motorcyclists set out to follow the Vaal River from its source to its end, relying on dirt roads, local knowledge, and an expedition philosophy that leaves little room for fixed plans.

Lexus’s electric RZ 550e F Sport proves that silence need not come at the expense of speed, setting the quickest time yet recorded by The Citizen for the marque vehicle.

South Africa’s new-vehicle market continued its positive momentum in July, with total sales reaching 57 708 units, an increase of 11,9% year-on-year. For Foton South Africa, however, the significance of these figures extends beyond another positive month for vehicle sales.

The CFMOTO 1000MT-X has quickly established itself as a serious contender in South Africa’s large-capacity adventure motorcycle market. Brand ambassador Henri du Toit joined Jedrie Harmse to find out whether its impressive specification and competitive price translate into real-world performance on tar and gravel.

With Nissan’s Rosslyn plant now handed over to Chery, local production of the Navara has come to an end, writes The Citizen’s Charl Bosch.

Mazda South Africa officially unveiled the new CX-5 at a gala event in Sandton earlier this week. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch reports.

After seven years of daily service on a busy Limpopo farming operation, Lekkewaan’s compact electric utility vehicles have demonstrated that practicality, low running costs, and reliability can make a meaningful difference to modern agriculture. Citrus farmer Hennie de Beer spoke to Jedrie Harmse.

Founded in 1947, Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) has returned to the local bakkie market with the Vigus, a work-focused double cab, writes The Citizen’s Charl Bosch.

The iconic GS Challenge returns in September 2026 at Mpumalanga’s Country Trax facility. Revived for the passionate riding community, the event promises scenic routes, camaraderie, and an unforgettable adventure weekend.

Toyota’s bZ4X has been a long time coming for South Africa as the manufacturer’s first purely electric vehicle, writes The Citizen’s Charl Bosch.

Training helps riders replace instinctive panic reactions with safe, controlled responses, enabling them to tackle challenging terrain with confidence and reduce the risk of accidents.

Volkswagen has restructured the Amarok line-up, following the changes made to its production sibling, the Ford Ranger. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch reports.

Also available in standard and coupé-styled Sportback body styles, the new-generation Audi Q3 includes new touches and key areas of improvement. The Citizen’s Charl Bosch reports.

At Zunckel Farms, motorbikes are not just a convenience. For Egon Zunckel and his sons, the Husqvarna FE 350 is an essential farm tool.

While many have questioned Ford’s decision to add petrol derivatives to its Ranger line-up, the manufacturer believes now is the time to give bakkie buyers more choice, writes The Citizen’s Jaco van der Merwe.

Keeping control of your motorcycle in rough terrain is not for the faint-hearted rider. Combined with poise, knowing how your bike will behave in most scenarios is just as important.

Discontinued in 2013 as a multipurpose vehicle, the Kia Carens makes its return in multi-utility vehicle guise, writes The Citizen’s Jaco van der Merwe.

After moving the goalposts in the bakkie segment last year, Chinese carmaker Changan is again raising the game with another newcomer, writes The Citizen’s Mark Jones.

Kia has finally entered the bakkie market and the highly-anticipated Tasman premium double cab is an important model for the Korean carmaker, writes The Citizen’s Mark Jones.

BYD has taken aim directly at the Toyota Corolla Cross and Chery Tiggo Cross with its new Atto 2 DM-i plug-in hybrid, writes The Citizen’s Mark Jones.